In a convincing victory, South Africa defeated Australia by 134 runs during the World Cup, securing their second win of the tournament. Quinton de Kock was the standout performer for the Proteas, notching a remarkable 109 as they posted a total of 311-7 in their allotted 50 overs.
Australia’s response was far from promising as they found themselves at 70-6, with the prospects of an unlikely victory quickly diminishing. They opted to abandon their pursuit of the win, instead focusing on bolstering their run-rate. However, they were ultimately dismissed for a total of 177, leaving 55 balls unused.
